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Six and 18-month Coaching Programs

Bhavana Learning Group offers two programs in Ontological Coaching and Leadership. Each program will support learners with ontological distinctions in body, language, and emotion.

Participants will examine the nature of being by embodying key ontological distinctions to generate profound coaching conversations.

TIER 1: Level 1: 6-month program supports eligibility for an ACC

TIER 2: Levels 1-3: 18-month program supports eligibility for a PCC

Tier 1: Foundations of Ontological Coaching • 6-month program

LEVEL 1: The Linguistic Basis of Ontological Coaching

This level focuses on learning to utilize a new understanding of language in everyday interactions and coaching.

At the end of LEVEL 1, you will be able to:

  • Understand the conceptual framework and principles of Ontological Coaching.
  • Apply a different and deeper approach to listening in coaching and leading.
  • Understand how specific linguistic actions shape reality and are used in coaching.
  • Ask powerful questions that shift the client’s perspectives, and create new possibilities for living, working, and learning.
  • Utilize powerful conversational strategies for dealing with change.
  • Apply the ethics of Ontological Coaching to generate deep trust and rapport in coaching conversations and as a leader.
  • Access to apply for ACC with ICF.*
    *Learners must secure mentor coaching outside the program for ACC accreditation. Bhavana Learning Group can support this.

TIER 1 Tuition begins at $8,700 (prepay discount) $9200 standard*

*Tuition varies based on payment plans.

  • Registration is now OPEN.

Tier 2: Certified Ontological Coach • 18-month program

Tier 2 includes LEVEL 1 learning plus these two additional levels.

LEVEL 2: Emotional Learning and Ontological Coaching

This level focuses on humans as much more than rational beings. Being able to lead others and coach competently in the emotional sphere is an integral part of being an ontological coach. This requires participants to engage in emotional learning.

At the end of LEVEL 2, you will be able to:

  • Understand the pivotal role of moods and emotions in deep and sustainable change
  • Recognize, work with, and shift the ways moods and emotions impact communication, behavior, and performance
  • Observe and work with the interconnection between basic moods, body posture, and language
  • Provide people with strategies to manage their moods and emotions
  • Ensure you are in the most appropriate emotional frame for coaching and your leadership role

LEVEL 3: The Professional Practice of Ontological Coaching

Level 3 integrates and extends the distinctions and competencies learned in the previous two levels. We also develop a deeper practical appreciation of the role of the body in Ontological Coaching and apply an ontological framework for working as a coach, leader, or consultant.

At the end of LEVEL 3, you will be able to:

  • Coach effectively in all three areas of language, emotions, and body
  • Effectively apply the ontological framework to generate organizational improvement and cultural change
  • Engage in effective self-coaching to generate learning and change
  • Build your identity as an ontological practitioner and develop clarity about post-course applications.
  • Access to apply for PCC with ICF / includes all mentor coaching in the program.

MCC Training Requirements: Tier 2 offers sufficient coach training (269 hrs) for the theory requirement of a Master Certified Coach (MCC) credential through the International Coach Federation (ICF).

TIER 2 Tuition begins at $14,200 (prepay discount) $15,000 standard*

*Tuition varies based on payment plans.

  • Registration is now OPEN.

Register Tier 1 or 2

Tier 1 • November 2024 to March 2025 (6 months)

LEVEL 1:

  • Opening conference: November 15-18, 2024 (in person)
  • Mid-level conference: January 18 and 20 – 22, 2025 (online)
  • Closing conference:8 half days between March 6 – 23, 2025 (online)*

*Participants will receive a detailed program schedule outlining these dates and times after registration. Each participant will attend 8 half-days during this conference.

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Tier 2 • November 2024 to March 2026 (18 months)

LEVEL 1:

  • Opening conference: November 15-18, 2024 (in person)
  • Mid-level conference: January 18 and 20 – 22, 2025 (online)
  • Closing conference: 8 half days between March 6 – 23, 2025 (online)*

LEVEL 2:

  • Opening conference: June 7-10, 2025 (in-person)
  • Mid-level conference: August 29 – 30 and September 1 – 2, 2025 (online)
  • Closing conference: 8 half days between October 16 – 25, 2025 (online)*

LEVEL 3:

  • Opening conference: November 13-16, 2025 (in-person)
  • Closing conference: March 23-28, 2026 (online)

*Participants will receive a detailed program schedule outlining these dates and times after registration. Each participant will attend 8 half-days during this conference.

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FREE Info Sessions

Schedule of FREE Info Sessions

NEXT SESSION:
Jan 23, 12-2 PM (ET)

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Faculty Bios

ALAN SIELER

Alan is an author, scholar, and founder and Director of the Ontological Coaching Institute.

As a researcher and global leader in ontological coaching, Alan has written extensively on the relevance of Ontology to living, working, learning, and coaching.

His professional experience in education, training, and consulting involves working with multinational corporations and national organizations from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, and South Africa.

Alan focuses on the communication processes that build a collaborative and high-performance organizational culture.

KAREN WHITE, MCC

Karen White has been a faculty member of 3 coach training organizations since 2007 and has been involved with the Ontological Coaching Institute since 2013.  

She is an ICF Master Certified Coach, Director of Training and Course Leader for the Certified Ontological Coach Program.

Working with individuals, teams, and organizations, Karen supports people to get the results they want and enables them to be their best self. She has worked with blue chip companies locally, in Africa, and internationally.

Karen is committed to adding value to the global marketplace and growing the skill and professionalism of coaching.

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MORE INFORMATION

MORE INFORMATION

Contact Info

For information on the program and for our cancellation policy.

Brochure

OCI Program Brochure

Info Sessions

Schedule of FREE Info
Sessions on Ontological Coaching

Resources on Ontological Coaching:

Ontology as Basis for Professional Coaching

Why Moods Matter in Business

What Is Special About Ontological Coaching.

Level 1 = ACC • Level 2 = PCC.

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18-MONTH PROGRAM

18-MONTH PROGRAM

LODGING INFO

LODGING INFO

Please NOTE: Until we finalize the Logistics, use the information below for planning. Once we finalize arrangements, we will post a WEBLINK for easy registration. 

Each participant must make hotel reservations. Lodging is not included in the program fee.

Current pricing is $119.00 a night plus 15.75% sales tax. This pricing will be honored for those staying one night before or after the conference.

Use the code “COACH” to reserve your room. Reservations open April 1, 2024, and close October 1, 2024, for the first conference beginning November 15, 2024. After the first conference, we will send participants deadlines and block prices for each additional conference.

Please call the hotel at 1-888-236-2427 for reservations and ask for the “COACH” Conference Block to confirm your special room rate of $119.00 per night.

  • Parking: $12 a day.

  • Transportation: From the airport, Uber $40-$60 / Lyft $60-$80 / Taxi $75-$95

For information, please consult the hotel. For information from our planning team, contact Stephanie Chandler-Simpson at stephanie@edynlife.com

Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek

1475 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222

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